HM the King inspects the 'Trooping the Colour' parade to mark his 72nd birthday

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn inspected a guard of honor during the "Trooping the Colour" parade by the Thai Royal Guards, along with an oath-giving ceremony, to mark his 72nd birthday celebrations at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok today.

This ceremony marks the first "Trooping the Colour" and associated oath-giving in 16 years and is the first such event held during the reign of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

HM Queen Suthida led the inspection of a guard of honor.

Onlookers watched as the Thai Royal Guards participated in the parade and oath-giving ceremony.

Photos by Agence France Presse